President Donald Trump issued an executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the 'Gulf of America' and declared February 9 as 'Gulf of America Day.' The change highlights the region's historical importance to the United States and directs the official transition to occur within 30 days.
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The Delhi government has announced the closure of liquor shops and establishments serving alcohol from February 3 to 5 and again on February 8 due to Assembly elections. A notification highlights these dry days under Excise Rules-2010 prohibiting the sale and service of liquor in liquor shops, hotels, restaurants, clubs, and other licensed establishments.
Zaheer Abbas believes Babar Azam's form slump may stem from reluctance to seek advice from senior players, contrasting it with Younis Khan and Mohammad Azharuddin's past consultations. Inzamam-ul-Haq, drawing from his own experience, advised Babar to remain patient, strategically target bowlers, and persevere through this challenging phase to regain his form and improve match outcomes.
Argentina secured a spot in the 2026 World Cup with a resounding 4-1 victory over Brazil in Buenos Aires, thanks to goals from Julian Alvarez, Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister, and Giuliano Simeone. Bolivia's earlier draw confirmed Argentina's qualification. In other matches, Ecuador remain on track, while Colombia and Venezuela also fight for qualification spots.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome in Mauritius, marked by a traditional Geet Gawai performance. During his visit, Modi will participate in National Day celebrations and inaugurate various India-funded projects, highlighting bilateral ties and mutual cooperation between India and Mauritius.
Former New Zealand cricketer Lou Vincent opened up about his struggles with depression and his involvement in match-fixing during his time in the now-defunct Indian Cricket League. Feeling vulnerable and seeking belonging, he joined a fixing gang, finding a temporary sense of community. Vincent received lifetime bans, later modified, and now participates in anti-corruption programmes.
Maharashtra governor C P Radhakrishnan emphasized the significance of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at a university convocation in Satara. He suggested that without Shivaji Maharaj's efforts against aggressors, India could have been divided into many Pakistans. Radhakrishnan also highlighted the importance of understanding true historical facts.
The entertainment world is buzzing with major updates! From Yuzvendra Chahal’s outing with RJ Mahvash amid his divorce from Dhanashree Verma to Govinda revealing he was thrown out of BR Chopra’s office, and Akshay Kumar selling his Mumbai apartment—here are the top five entertainment stories of the day that have everyone talking!
The NFL maintained strong TV ratings in 2024 with 17.5 million viewers per game, despite a slight decline from 2023. Amazon's Thursday Night Football saw an 11% increase. NBC's Sunday Night Football and digital streaming on Peacock grew, while Fox and ESPN saw declines. Netflix's debut on Christmas attracted over 24 million viewers.
FOX will broadcast Super Bowl LIX featuring Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles. Erin Andrews, affected by dry eye disease, will serve as sideline reporter while coping with her condition. The game will also include announcers Kevin Burkhardt and Tom Brady.
Clashes between forces loyal to former Syrian President Bashar Assad and rebel groups resulted in 17 deaths, including 14 security personnel. The violence erupted during an operation to arrest a former Assad regime official accused of authorizing executions. Authorities reported that the region is facing significant challenges in maintaining security post-Assad's regime.